Physiotherapy intervention for fatigue in palliative care: a systematic review

Pedro, Luisa; Oliveira, A.; Maia-Moura, C.

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Authors

Pedro, Luisa

Oliveira, A.

Maia-Moura, C.

Abstract(s)

Background: Fatigue is recognized as one of the most prevalent, distressing and debilitating symptoms experienced by people in palliative care. Appropriate interventions may bring considerable improvements in quality of life to palliative care patients and their families, reducing physical, psychological and spiritual distress. Aims: To evaluate the effect of physiotherapy intervention on fatigue in palliative care patients.

Keywords

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Palliative care Fatigue

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/7951

Citation

Pedro L, Oliveira A, Maia-Moura C. Physiotherapy intervention in the control of fatigue in palliative care: systematic review. In: 15th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care Progressing Palliative Care, Madrid (Spain), 18-20 May 2017.